It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Previous poster is asking me "is something wrong with your eyes" when I say these looking like an 80 year old's shoe.



What planet am I on? I am going to beat my head into a wall.
They have that weird old-person shape, weird grey lining, devoid of any style.

Agree with you. They look like assisted-living-outing shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previous poster is asking me "is something wrong with your eyes" when I say these looking like an 80 year old's shoe.



What planet am I on? I am going to beat my head into a wall.
They have that weird old-person shape, weird grey lining, devoid of any style.

I’d put them in the top half of shoes posted on this thread. But there are better black strappy sandals. The soles don’t match the top.

These are better:
https://www.dsw.com/product/bernardo-ocana-sandal/620703

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/soul-naturalizer-solo-strappy-sandals

The top ones don’t have any back strap—they are basically flip flops and terrible for your ankles and arches.
I feel like these threads are divided in two — the people who have plantar fasciitis or similar foot issues and those that don’t. For those of us in the former group, none of these sandals that you say are not ugly would work. And those of you in the latter category, if you want 5 miles a day in those sandals without arch support, you probably will end up with PF or something similar eventually.

I have vionics that don’t seem available anymore but are similar to this — I can only wear sandals that have adjustable straps, really.
https://www.vionicshoes.com/eureka-strappy-sandal.html?color=853

I hate straps on the back (and ankle straps); I find them very uncomfortable.

I have high arches and have had PF before. PF is caused by tight muscles, not shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am sort of curious of the age of people criticizing the comfortable sandals. My sense is that millenials are more judgement al about this stuff. Gen X does not now GAF (did we ever?), and Gen Z tends to be very sensible and non judgmental about shoes — they will mot look askance at a granny sandal if it is functional and works for you. I have told my daughters that if their generation’s contribution to feminism is to normalize comfortable footwear for women, that will be a job well done.

I'm an X'r, and I give enough of a f that I wouldn't wear the horrifically ugly shoes plastered all over this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am sort of curious of the age of people criticizing the comfortable sandals. My sense is that millenials are more judgement al about this stuff. Gen X does not now GAF (did we ever?), and Gen Z tends to be very sensible and non judgmental about shoes — they will mot look askance at a granny sandal if it is functional and works for you. I have told my daughters that if their generation’s contribution to feminism is to normalize comfortable footwear for women, that will be a job well done.

I'm an X'r, and I give enough of a f that I wouldn't wear the horrifically ugly shoes plastered all over this thread.

Same. We haven’t all just given up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am sort of curious of the age of people criticizing the comfortable sandals. My sense is that millenials are more judgement al about this stuff. Gen X does not now GAF (did we ever?), and Gen Z tends to be very sensible and non judgmental about shoes — they will mot look askance at a granny sandal if it is functional and works for you. I have told my daughters that if their generation’s contribution to feminism is to normalize comfortable footwear for women, that will be a job well done.

I have nothing against comfortable shoes - just get some that don't look fugly.

-GenX (53)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previous poster is asking me "is something wrong with your eyes" when I say these looking like an 80 year old's shoe.



What planet am I on? I am going to beat my head into a wall.
They have that weird old-person shape, weird grey lining, devoid of any style.

I’d put them in the top half of shoes posted on this thread. But there are better black strappy sandals. The soles don’t match the top.

These are better:
https://www.dsw.com/product/bernardo-ocana-sandal/620703

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/soul-naturalizer-solo-strappy-sandals

The top ones don’t have any back strap—they are basically flip flops and terrible for your ankles and arches.
I feel like these threads are divided in two — the people who have plantar fasciitis or similar foot issues and those that don’t. For those of us in the former group, none of these sandals that you say are not ugly would work. And those of you in the latter category, if you want 5 miles a day in those sandals without arch support, you probably will end up with PF or something similar eventually.

I have vionics that don’t seem available anymore but are similar to this — I can only wear sandals that have adjustable straps, really.
https://www.vionicshoes.com/eureka-strappy-sandal.html?color=853

I like these:
https://www.vionicshoes.com/carmela-strappy-slide-sandal.html?color=682

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previous poster is asking me "is something wrong with your eyes" when I say these looking like an 80 year old's shoe.



What planet am I on? I am going to beat my head into a wall.
They have that weird old-person shape, weird grey lining, devoid of any style.

Agree with you. They look like assisted-living-outing shoes.

Outfits for those sandals:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previous poster is asking me "is something wrong with your eyes" when I say these looking like an 80 year old's shoe.



What planet am I on? I am going to beat my head into a wall.
They have that weird old-person shape, weird grey lining, devoid of any style.

Agree with you. They look like assisted-living-outing shoes.

Outfits for those sandals:

Maybe the annual "comfortable sandal" thread should merge with the annual capri pants thread.

[Anonymous]

To those who are calling all the sandals ugly, have you posted any that you think aren't?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To those who are calling all the sandals ugly, have you posted any that you think aren't?

Yes, I posted the Ugg ankle strap ones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To those who are calling all the sandals ugly, have you posted any that you think aren't?

I shop brands I like: Seychelles, Birkenstock, Dolce Vita, Olukai, beek.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Previous poster is asking me "is something wrong with your eyes" when I say these looking like an 80 year old's shoe.



What planet am I on? I am going to beat my head into a wall.
They have that weird old-person shape, weird grey lining, devoid of any style.

Agree with you. They look like assisted-living-outing shoes.

Outfits for those sandals:

I actually would like a pair of flat peep toe sandals like the yellow ones, but in a neutral color. Issue me my capri pants and drop me off at Bingo, folks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Mephisto All Rounder Niro what I wore for sightseeing in warm weather:



I have sensitive skin and sandal straps often cut the skin behind my ankle. But I do own pretty sandals for going out to dinner.

No. No you don't.

are you blind by chance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I got these last weekend, but now this thread is making me second guess myself lol.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/roquetas-sandal-women/8659207

These are fine.

No they arent, awful

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To those who are calling all the sandals ugly, have you posted any that you think aren't?

I shop brands I like: Seychelles, Birkenstock, Dolce Vita, Olukai, beek.

So no?